connection
/kəˈnɛkʃən/ · con·nec·tion
noun
- The act of linking or joining two or more things together. The connection of the new cable restored internet service to the entire building.
- The point or place at which two or more things are linked. There is a direct connection between the subway line and the downtown bus terminal.
- A feeling of mutual understanding, rapport, or ease of communication between people. After sharing stories, I sensed a genuine connection with my new colleague.
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Did you know? The word "connection" was famously used by Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle's 1892 story "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" to describe a subtle clue linking two cases.